Title: Melanoma
Authors: Ryszard M. Pluta, MD, PhD; Alison E. Burke, MA; Robert M. Golub, MD
Source: The Journal of the American Medical Association
Paragraph #1 Melanoma, which originates from melanocytes, is the most dangerous form of skin cancer.
Paragraph #2 The main factor that causes melanoma is UV light.
Paragraph #3 Not all melanoma cases involve symptoms, however the ABCDE mnemonic can guide one to determine if they are at a risk of the cancer.
Paragraph #4 To reduce the risk of getting melanoma, avoid UV light.
Paragraph #5 The recommended time period to get a skin exam ranges from 1-3 years, depending on your age.
Paragraph #6 Surgery is most often used to cure melanoma, however depending on the stage of the cancer, surgery might also have to be accompanied by chemotherapy or other means.
Authors: Ryszard M. Pluta, MD, PhD; Alison E. Burke, MA; Robert M. Golub, MD
Source: The Journal of the American Medical Association
Paragraph #1 Melanoma, which originates from melanocytes, is the most dangerous form of skin cancer.
Paragraph #2 The main factor that causes melanoma is UV light.
Paragraph #3 Not all melanoma cases involve symptoms, however the ABCDE mnemonic can guide one to determine if they are at a risk of the cancer.
Paragraph #4 To reduce the risk of getting melanoma, avoid UV light.
Paragraph #5 The recommended time period to get a skin exam ranges from 1-3 years, depending on your age.
Paragraph #6 Surgery is most often used to cure melanoma, however depending on the stage of the cancer, surgery might also have to be accompanied by chemotherapy or other means.
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